Religion notes

The United Methodist Women will present a human trafficking awareness forum on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Clair Memorial United Methodist Church at 679 Communipaw Ave. Jersey City. The forum is free but attendees must RSVP to (201) 433-8890 or email htfcmumw@gmail.com by Jan. 22.

‘MISSIONARY ANNUAL DAY’

Missionary Society Board of Calvary C.M.E. Church, is presenting “Missionary Annual Day” on Sunday at 4 p.m. at 25-29 Oak St., Jersey City. The guest preacher will be Bishop Dr. Thomas G. Robinson, pastor of Evangelical Tabernacle of Bayonne Church in Bayonne. Contact the church office at (201) 763-7635 or calvarycme@comcast.net .

UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF HOBOKEN

United Synagogue of Hoboken at 115 Park Ave. will hold Shalom Baby from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. It’s a three-part workshop for expectant parents on welcoming a Jewish child. Learn about values, customs, and community resources available to help as the family grows. Cost is $50 per couple. On March 6, explore Judaism with a seven-session course for Jews and non-Jews who seek a deeper understanding of Jewish tradition, values and spirituality. Cost is $100 per individual and $150 per couple. For more information, visit the USH website at http://www.hobokensynagogue.org, call (201) 659-4000, or email office@hobokensynagogue.org.

CARIBBEAN FOOD FESTIVAL

Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 140 Belmont Ave., Jersey City, will have a Caribbean Food Festival on Sunday at 3:30p.m. Enjoy delicious foods from the Caribbean Islands. Donation is $20 for adults and $10 for youth ages 5 to 12 years old.

VROOM STREET CHURCH ESL CLASSES

Vroom Street Church will present free adult ESL classes at 155 Vroom St., Jersey City. Five levels of classes are offered and testing, which is required, will take place on Tuesday from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Classes begin on Feb. 4, and run from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Instruction is free but there is a $40 charge for materials for new students only. Call (201) 653-2232 or (201) 332- 7841 for information.

SERRA CLUB MASS

The Hudson County Serra Club will hold mass on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church at 979 Avenue C, Bayonne. For information, call Kevin Adamson 201-436-1827 or email kevina24@optonline.net.

SAINT ANTHONY ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY

Saint Anthony’s High School, at 175 8th St. in Jersey City will host their ‘Annual Tricky Tray Auction’ on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. The auction starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $10. Call (201) 653- 5143 for information.

SODALITY OF THE CHILDREN OF MARY OF ST. TERESA SERVICE

Members of the Sodality of the Children of Mary of St. Teresa will meet on Feb. 7 at 3:15 p.m. at the Chapel of St. Peter Hall at 2652 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, for the recitation of the “Little Office,” followed by mass at 9 a.m. Contact Katherine T. Crossan for information at (201) 689- 1471.

‘NOT ONLY YOUTH’ GROUP IN UNION CITY

Tomorrow, “Not Only Youth” Group will meet at Grace Episcopal Church, located between 39th and 40th St., at Park Ave., Union City. The meetings will take place every Friday at 6:30 p.m.

MOMS IN PRAYER

‘Moms in Prayer International’ is a group of mothers (and non-mothers) who meet for an hour on the first Saturday of every month to pray for children and the schools they attend. If you are interested in being part of this praying support group, contact Riverside AG at (201) 798-0642.

The Women’s Fellowship at Greater Emmanuel Temple Church, 4A Rose Ave., Jersey City, will hold a healing program called “No More Broken Pieces” on the first Saturday of every month. Call Evelyn Jackson at (201) 333-8380 for more information.

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS WEEKEND MASS

St. Paul of the Cross will hold mass on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m., as well as on Sundays at 8 a.m, 10:30 a.m. and in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. at 156 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City. Contact stpaulcros@aol.com for information.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Trinity United Methodist Church, 8541 Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen, will hold weekly Sunday services at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; choir practice at 10:45 every Sunday except for the first Sunday of the month; Bible classes at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month; ESL classes starting 7 p.m. today; voice lessons by appointment and tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Call (201) 472-9362 for more information.

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION

The Food Pantry of St. John’s Lutheran Church, at 155 North St., Jersey City, will distribute bags of groceries and sandwiches from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month.